Expanded access to anti-obesity medications could boost life expectancy and save society billions
A new USC Schaeffer Center white paper finds expanded access to anti-obesity medications would lead to significant increases in life ...
Tag: Chronic Disease
Microplastics exposure linked to increased risk of chronic diseases
Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can ...
Why do some people need supplements and others don’t? New review explains
A new review reveals how smarter supplement strategies and cutting-edge diagnostics could tackle hidden vitamin and mineral deficiencies worldwide—who needs ...
Health organizations collaborate to address idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on Rare Disease Day 2025
The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), the PF Warriors, the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC)-a program at the Black ...
Study reveals link between traumatic experiences and endometriosis risk
New research suggests that childhood and adulthood trauma, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, may increase the likelihood of developing ...
Manuka vs. Ohia Lehua honey: Study reveals key antioxidant differences and health benefits
Scientists show how Manuka and Ohia Lehua honey differ in their antioxidant potential, showing that while Manuka honey boasts higher ...
New 3D body scan method beats traditional imaging for tracking body fat
A novel 3D body shape method promises accessible and accurate body composition predictions, potentially transforming how we monitor health over ...
New $20 million initiative focuses on community-driven health research
A new $20 million research initiative will engage the people most impacted by health disparities in developing solutions that may ...
Bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health, study suggests
Everybody poops, but not every day. New research by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) suggests bowel movement frequency is linked ...
Study reveals how inflammation weakens muscles during illness
Infections and neurodegenerative diseases cause inflammation in the brain. But for unknown reasons, patients with brain inflammation often develop muscle ...